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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 952.49, 1,314.23 and 579.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 952.49, 1,314.23 and 579.26 is: 799.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    952.49 : 1,314.23 = 579.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    952.49/1,314.23 = 579.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    952.49x = 1,314.23 × 579.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    952.49x = 761,285.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761,285.60/952.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799.26

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